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Tompkins County
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AARP Smart Driver 2-Day Class

  • Monday, April 6, 2020, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday, April 7, 2020, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

 DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Way2Go, in partnership with AARP, offers the nationally recognized 2-day AARP Smart Driver Workshop. The course is designed to meet the needs of older drivers, but it is suitable for drivers of all ages and is open to the general public. 

  • This class is offered over 2 DAYS:  Monday & Tuesay, April 6 & 7, from 12:30PM to 4:00PM BOTH DAYS.  Participants must attend BOTH sessions and must bring their driver’s license and AARP card (if a member) to class.
  • YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO HOLD YOUR SEAT.  PRE-REGISTER  or by calling CCE-Tompkins at providing your name and contact information and we will register you by entering the information you give us over the phone.
  • Cost is $20/AARP members, $25/non-members.  Bring your payment to the first class in the form of cash or a check made out to AARP. Bring verification of your AARP membership.

Fee

$20/AARP members, $25/non-members. Pay by cash or a check payable to AARP.

Learn More

https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/SmartDriver_250

Contact

Maria Christian
Administrative Assistant
mjc72@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292 ext. 130

Location

CCE-Tompkins Education Center
615 Willow Avenue
Ithaca, NY 14850-3555

Last updated April 20, 2021

About the Course

AARP Smart Driver classes are held over two-days for a total of six hours of classroom instruction. Per New York State regulations, course participants receive a multi-year insurance discount for completing the course. 

Participants can reduce up to four violation points on their driver’s license. Participants must bring their driver’s license and AARP card (if a member) to class.

The AARP Driver Safety Program is the largest and oldest driver safety program for people age 50 or older and is changing the driving behaviors of course participants. Annual participant surveys reveal that almost all participants (93%) had changed at least one of their key driving behaviors as a result of the course. Many reported changing multiple behaviors. The most common changed behaviors were: always checking blind spots (73%), maintaining following distance and space cushion (65%); and paying more attention when entering or exiting highways (60%). Further, 79% felt the information they learned prevented them from being in a crash. Most participants have taken the DSP course more than one time.

 

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